Centers & Institutes
Exciting things are happening within our centers, institutes, and special program initiatives. Here’s a collection of recent stories and updates.
Associate Real Estate Council NYC Trek
Thirty first- and second-year Baker Program graduate students participated in the NYC trek to connect across cohorts and learn together during the journey.
Cornell Energy Connection Encourages Collaboration and Resilience Amid Uncertainty
The 15th annual Cornell Energy Connection convened experts and students on energy transition approaches and careers.
15th WIN Conference: Fostering Community
Ekta Kumar, MBA ’25 recounts her experience meeting women leaders in the investing profession and connecting with students from across the country at the 15th annual MBA Women in Investing Conference.
Exploring the Family’s Role in Reducing the Racial Gap in Entrepreneurship
PhD Spotlight: Research by Johnson School PhD candidate Qian Wang examines the impact of demographics on entrepreneurship.
China’s Domestic AI Competition Heats Up
Top-tier talent, government support, and a strong domestic market position China to potentially become the AI leader.
DAIRE Fall Trek to Washington, DC Provides a Transformative Experience
DAIRE trek offers invaluable insights into the worlds of finance, real estate, and hospitality, while connecting with industry leaders.
Johnson School Increases Emphasis on Sustainability and AI for Two-Year MBAs
The Johnson School Two-Year MBA will require sustainability coursework, add AI tools and models to existing courses, and expand experiential learning.
$11.5M Gift Strengthens Hospitality Research, Teaching
The gift from C. Kenneth Grailer ’53 will support the Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration by expanding the Center for Hospitality Research, helping renovate the Grailer Food Labs and providing scholarships.
Philanthropy Class Aids Tompkins County Nonprofits
Cornell SC Johnson College students in an annual Philanthropic Leadership class tripled grants to local nonprofits.